League: NASCAR Sport: Motorsports Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

NASCAR moves 2026 awards ceremony to Miami following championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:47 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

NASCAR moves 2026 awards ceremony to Miami following championship

Summary

NASCAR announced that the 2026 Awards will take place in Miami on November 10, just two days after the Cup Series championship is decided at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This marks a shift from previous years, where the awards ceremony was held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The new location allows for an immediate celebration of the champions from all three national series, including the Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series. The event aims to extend the Championship Weekend atmosphere into a dynamic city. Fans will be able to watch the awards ceremony via livestream on the NASCAR Channel.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•2026 NASCAR Awards set for November 10 at Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami.
•Championship decided on November 8 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
•First joint ceremony for all three national series to be held in Miami.
•Livestream available on NASCAR Channel for fans.

Latest Updates

5:47 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Announces Major Change to 2026 Awards Ceremony

What they're saying

"
NASCAR is changing the setting for its biggest year-end celebration. The 2026 NASCAR Awards will take place in Miami just two days after the Cup Series championship is decided at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

NASCAR Motorsports